The NC Child Care Commission approved new rules that go into effect on July 1, 2015. The rules require that all licensed facilities complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Training.

An administrator or designated individual of a current program must obtain training by July 1, 2017.

Through this training, you will develop an EPR Plan that includes:

Written procedures for accounting for all children and adults

Relocation and reunification plan

Communication plan

How the program will meet the nutritional and health needs of children

How the program will meet the needs of children with special needs

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The goal of the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training for early educators is to provide early educators with the information, knowledge, and tools to prepare them for many types of emergencies. The training curriculum provides a structural framework that covers the key issues involved in emergency preparation, response and recovery. It discusses the decisions and information that will guide the completion of the EPR plan. The EPR in Child Care training creates an opportunity to engage early educators in professional development and build their capacity to provide safer and better quality early care.

Early educators who complete the course will:

Understand the five phases of EPR

Know how to comply with the NC Child Care Rules that pertain to EPR

Be prepared to complete their facility’s EPR Plan

Be ready to review the EPR Plan with staff members and families

Due to limited spaces, only one person from each center is allowed to attend this training at this time.

FAQs

Is my registration transferable?

Things happen! If for some reason you are unable to attend this training after you have registered, you may send someone in your place! Just be sure to let us know (training@buncombepfc.org).

What is the refund policy?

Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds for trainings, unless Buncombe Partnership for Children cancels the event. Instead, we do offer ‘credits’ that can be applied to future trainings you wish to attend. To receive credits for future training you must cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You are responsible for contacting us should you wish you transfer your credit to another training.

Can I pay with cash or check?

If your organization must pay by check, please contact Stacy Lutz-Ovies at 828.407.2066 or stacylo@buncombepfc.org. All checks are due 72 hours in advance unless otherwise agreed upon.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash. If you do not have a credit card or feel uncomfortable using a credit card online, consider asking a friend to register you and giving them cash.